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Fly Nursery Rhyme

Don’t ask me why a pesky fly comes by Whenever I sit down to have a meal And she stays staring at each bite I take As if she wants to say let’s make a deal To let her sample then make up her mind While lips she licks and then with tears implore To my obliging sentimental heart Until, like Ollie Twist, she asks for more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nursery Rhyme Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper Placed 1st © 24th February 2023 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Gail Debole

Date: 4/23/2023 3:25:00 PM

Hi Paul, Most of us wish that flies would just leave us be, but they are just trying to survive. What a fun and unique perspective you have. You may enjoy reading my poem, "Mother Nature's Favorite Son."

Paul Callus
Date: 4/23/2023 4:01:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Gail. It's bedtime (1am), but I will go check out your poem first :) Goodnight // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 3/21/2023 5:17:00 PM

Paul, shalom shalom dear Sir. Congrats! I enjoyed second visit here. Your non - judgmentalness finds us this polite fly. My flies never ask ...they buzz me, grab & circle again like vultures.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/25/2023 9:30:00 AM

Reading your comments with a smile, Anil :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/12/2023 10:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun write. I hate flies when I am eating. I tell them to go away. Most times they will not leave. Have a blessed day/week...............

Paul Callus
Date: 3/12/2023 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Poems intended for children are just about always fun to write and read. I'm glad you too enjoyed mine. ~ Regards & Blessings, my friend. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/6/2023 9:29:00 AM

- Back with congratulations, Paul :) - hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2023 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. I enjoyed your winning entry, too :) Hugs and happy weekend // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/5/2023 4:23:00 PM

Back! Congratulations, Paul, esteemed poet! A terrific rhyme. And the last line … She asks for more…a winner. Well done, Panagiota

Paul Callus
Date: 3/12/2023 11:13:00 AM

Thank you for a double visit, Pangie. Your sincere comments are always appreciated. ~ Best regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 3/4/2023 6:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul . I hate those flies that land. Wonderful Nursery Rhyme. Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2023 11:18:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Glad you enjoyed. Enjoy the weekend // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/4/2023 1:49:00 PM

Congratulations on this winner in Eve's contest. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2023 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. I read your winning entry; it brought back memories. Enjoy the weekend // paul

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/3/2023 8:19:00 PM

Now there's a nursery rhyme. Easy for kids to say and learn. Endearing children to flies is a hard task and you achieved it. Very nice Paul. A worthy winner.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/11/2023 11:29:00 AM

Thank you for the encouraging feedback, Wendy...perhaps next time I'll write about spiders or cockroaches :) ~Best regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 2/28/2023 8:07:00 AM

Wonderful Paul. By God's grace, despite pesky insects, we are still here. Writing away, with light, humour, & weight of words. Thank you Sir. Eireene

Paul Callus
Date: 2/28/2023 1:26:00 PM

A pleasant surprise having you visit, my friend. Hope you're keeping well. Regards & blessings // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/26/2023 4:43:00 PM

Bless you for a win, Paul. You think outside the box, which I find fascinating…what a stunning imagination. Respectfully, Pangie

Paul Callus
Date: 2/27/2023 4:31:00 AM

Thank you for the complimentary comments which I always find encouraging, Pangie. ~ May you enjoy the week ahead. Regards // paul

Fin Chuuk

Date: 2/24/2023 6:27:00 PM

LOL @ let’s make a deal. Sounds just like my cat when he’s staring at me eating. A great write, Paul. Definitely made me smile a big one :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2023 1:57:00 PM

Ha ha ...Your cat and mine must be related, Fin :) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Regards // paul

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 2/24/2023 4:37:00 PM

Sweet, brought me a big smile!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2023 1:35:00 PM

I'm glad this fun poem elicited a big smile, Aysha :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/24/2023 3:00:00 PM

nursery rhymes are supposed to be cute and this definitely qualifies, Paul. Great to see you and read you again old friend. I hope life has been treating you well.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2023 1:33:00 PM

Thank you Danny. I hope the sponsor is of the same opinion as yours :) Best regards, my friend // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/24/2023 11:21:00 AM

:))) ... I don't want to make a deal with a fly ... but open the window and let it fly by... best wishes in the contest, Paul - Happy weekend :) - hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 2/24/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thank you for contributing an extra touch to my poem, Anne-Lise :) Enjoy the weekend ~ Hugs // paul